PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Processes Practice Question
What is the difference between Starting Up a Project (SU) and Initiating a Project (IP)?
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Why each option matters
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SU is a pre-project process to determine viability, while IP formally establishes the project foundation
SU is a pre-project process to determine if the project is viable before committing resources to full initiation. IP formally establishes the project with detailed plans and management approaches. Both produce documents, but SU produces the Project Brief, and IP produces the PID. SU does not produce the PID.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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SU is performed by the Project Board, while IP is performed by the Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager performs both, with the Project Board approving.
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SU occurs after IP to close the project
Why it's wrong here
SU occurs before IP; closing is done in Closing a Project.
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SU produces the Project Initiation Documentation, while IP produces the Project Brief
Why it's wrong here
This is reversed. SU produces the Project Brief; IP produces the PID.
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SU is a pre-project process to determine viability, while IP formally establishes the project foundation
Why this is correct
SU ensures prerequisites are in place; IP creates the PID and detailed plans.
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